Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

We Elevate… Quality of Urban Life

Location:

Chicago Downtown, IL, United States

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

PRIMARY FUNCTION /

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of subcontract management, including evaluation, negotiation, pricing, and change management, while also managing local material and service spend. This role ensures the successful execution of field subcontracting operations and optimizes procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network, negotiating favorable terms, and implementing standardization and bundling strategies for local procurement.

Additionally, the role involves collaborating with internal teams to enhance processes and policies, ensuring subcontractor and local supplier resources meet business fulfilment and financial performance objectives.

Strategic Functions:

• Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to align with business objectives and cost‑saving goals.
• Manage supplier segmentation and spend profiling to optimize procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Drive category strategy by identifying key vendors, assessing market trends, and implementing supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Establish long‑term subcontractor and supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with company financial and operational goals.

Operational Functions:

• Evaluate and optimize sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to drive efficiency and cost reductions.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and company standards to mitigate legal and financial risks.
• Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities, potential cost savings, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams) to enhance procurement processes.
• Implement standardization and volume bundling strategies to maximize purchasing effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, developing strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and accountability.
• Support data collection, consolidation, and reporting to drive procurement decision‑making and strategic planning.
• Manage contract variations and approvals (e.g., variation orders), ensuring alignment with financial objectives and cost controls.
• Organize training initiatives to strengthen procurement expertise within the organization and improve stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
• ISM or APICS Certification preferred
• Strong ERP (SAP Preferred) and analytical skills preferred
• 5+ years Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
• 5+ years Supplier & Subcontractor Management
• 5+ years Category Management
• 5+ years Contract Management
• 5+ years Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
• 5+ years Process Improvement & Standardization
• 5+ years Procurement & ERP Systems
• 5+ years Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting
• 5+ years Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100%…